Module Computer Engineering 1, Bachelor Course Computer Science (ER 6)

Module summary
Module name Computer Engineering 1
Internal number INFB1206
Coordinator Prof. Dr. Dirk Hoffmann
Extent 7 ECTS points / 6 Contact hours
Semester 1st Semester
Pre-requisites with regard to content none
Pre-requisites according to the examination regulations none
Competencies Students will learn the basic concepts of computer engineering. They learn the mathematical concepts of number representation and Boolean algebra, which are required for the analysis and design of hardware circuits. They understand how the basic digital computing elements are constructed and how to combine them into complex switching networks. Furthermore, the students will be able to explain the structure and operation of current standard circuits such as adders or shift registers. They also understand the basic concepts of the instruction-set architecture of a processor and can easily create assembly programs for a selected elementary model processor.
Assessment Individual exams

Course Computer Engineering 1
Internal number INFB1216	Type/mode Lecture
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Dirk Hoffmann Prof. Dr. Kurt Sutter	Language of instruction German
Extent (ECTS/SWS) 4/4	Assessment Written Exam 120 Min. (graded)
Content The lecture gives a basic understanding for building a computer. It is shown how the functionality of a computer can be decomposed into elementary operations. It is shown how to elementary functional components are designed, how the interact and how they can be used to design more complex circuits. The following topics are covered in detail: Basic operation of a computer; knowledge of the basic logical circuit blocks; technologies for the realization of the basic components; knowledge of the main electrical characteristics; different codes for numbers and characters; boolean algebra; methods of simplification boolean expressions; the use of CAE software; designing combinatorial circuits; design of synchronous switching networks; Flipflops; counters and registers.
Recommended reading Slides, blackboard, exercise sheets
Comments Lecture

Course Computer Engineering 1 Exercise
Internal number INFB1226	Type/mode Exercise
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Kurt Sutter Prof. Dr. Dirk Hoffmann	Language of instruction German
Extent (ECTS/SWS) 3/2	Assessment Exercise 1 Semester (not graded)
Content Students will solve exercises taken from the following areas: Number representation, Boolean algebra, circuit design, logic minimization, standard circuit blocks and microprocessor architecture.
Recommended reading Exercise sheets, blackbord
Comments In-class exercises